Who Mary is
She worked her way through college and built her own insurance agency in Southeast Harris County before ever running for office.
About Mary
Perez graduated from Milby High School and earned a business degree from University of Houston-Downtown while working to pay her way through school. Before the legislature, she served on the Houston Community College Board of Trustees and was a Little League coach and civic association president. She's now in her sixth term as State Representative for District 144, covering South Houston, Pasadena, and Deer Park.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsAgree
- Immigration & BorderDisagree
- Housing & AffordabilityUnknown
- Public EducationAgree
- Election IntegrityAgree
- HealthcareDisagree
- Social Security & MedicareUnknown
- Gun PolicyDisagree
- Climate & EnergyDisagree
Also on the ballot for TX State House • District 144
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David FloresFlores has spent his whole life in the Houston Ship Channel neighborhoods he's now trying to represent in the Texas House.
About David
Flores is a lifelong resident of House District 144, which sits along the Houston Ship Channel, and has worked in global commerce and international trade. He's running as the Republican challenger to longtime Democratic incumbent Mary Ann Perez, saying his business background gives him a read on how to bring new employers and jobs to the district. He also emphasizes respect for the area's blue-collar workforce and the daily hardships they face.